Events

PowerForward DuPage was proud to once again coordinate the necessary labor and electrical expertise needed for the setup and installation of the Great Arch, which is part of Naper Lights, the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise’s annual holiday lighting display…

Local municipalities, commercial property owners & managers, and community business leaders recently gathered for a breakfast forum hosted by PowerForward DuPage – POWERing Forward and Charging Ahead: The Demand for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. Speakers included Edith Makra, Director of Environmental…

  Close to 400 people attended the 2022 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on Thursday, November 10th, 2022! The event was generously co-sponsored by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council and CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation) and held…

On behalf of the N.E. IL NECA/IBEW Local 701 Safety Committee, I would like to thank everyone who attended the 2022 Safety Expo held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. This event was held prior to the IBEW Local 701 Union…

Coffee with the Contractors – VIRTUAL PROGRAM Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 8:15am-9:30am Program Focus: Opportunities in EV/Solar/Storage Markets: Illinois’ Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI), and…

Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship winners! In order to receive the $1,500 scholarship, applicants were required to submit a letter stating their goals and why the scholarship should be awarded to them as well as the scholarship application with their…

This annual conference highlights the latest trends in DuPage County and will be held Wednesday, October 12th at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook. The event kicks off at 1:30pm with registration and networking, followed by 3 discussion panels and…

Our 25th Annual PowerForward DuPage Golf Outing was held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. Even though it was a hot and humid day, a great time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who…

  PowerForward DuPage will be hosting the 2022 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on Thursday, November 10th from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. The event features interactive, hands-on demonstrations by the county’s building trade organizations as well as opportunities to meet with…

If you’ve been considering purchasing an electric vehicle, there are many factors to consider, like what type of electric vehicle may be best for you and your needs. Will you need/prefer a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle…